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Classic Homemade Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelkloesse Style)

A plate piled high with steaming hot potato dumplings seasoned with pepper and herbs.
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Make soft and fluffy potato dumplings from scratch. This recipe uses a mix of cooked and raw potatoes to achieve a hearty, traditional texture perfect for serving with gravy or meat dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs starchy potatoes (like Russet), peeled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain them completely and let them cool slightly.
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the raw potato component if using a mixed method, or proceed directly to mashing if using only cooked potatoes. For this classic method, you will mash the cooked potatoes thoroughly until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix, or the dumplings will become tough.
  4. Lightly flour your hands. Take about 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture and roll it into a smooth oval or round shape, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the formed dumplings on a lightly floured tray.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer (do not boil rapidly). Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering water.
  6. Cook the dumplings until they float to the surface, then allow them to cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the cooked potato dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon. Serve immediately with brown butter, fresh herbs, or your favorite gravy.

Notes

  • For the softest texture, use a potato ricer on the warm, cooked potatoes before mixing.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, add flour one tablespoon at a time, but use as little as possible to keep them light.
  • These dumplings are excellent served alongside roast chicken or beef with rich brown gravy.

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